Kempas Travel Guide
Johor Bahru
Popular places to visit

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
After visiting Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Johor Bahru. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Johor Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Johor Zoo during your travels in Johor Bahru? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Johor Bahru City Square
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Johor Bahru City Square, a popular shopping spot in Bandar Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
KSL City Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to KSL City Mall, a popular shopping spot in Johor Bahru. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru
During your visit to Tebrau, you can enjoy retail therapy at Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
AEON Tebrau City
During your visit to Tebrau, you can search for that perfect souvenir at AEON Tebrau City. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Kempas

KSL Hotel & Resort
Hotel windows were dirty n unwashed. Tried to catch a nice view of city but all I see were thick coat of brown dirt on the outside of window. Toilets were clean but badly maintained. Taking showers would cause outside floor to be wet. Low quality toilet roll. Hotel policy does not allow extra toilet ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

St. Giles Southkey
All good except the shower area quite bad maintenance. The tiles with stains and the window with algae outside . The sight is bad but this cleaning is not easy I assume
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Good food clean room.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall
Generally, all that could be done well was done well. No complaints
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
Food standard dropped
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Sheraton Johor Bahru
We really enjoyed our stayed here at Sheraton JB. All the staffs services were excellent. We had a twin bedrooms and King bedroom adjourned together. The rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. We also had the buffet breakfast for both days. Just a little suggestion on the Nasi lemak rice ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kempas

Setia Tropika
While there might not be top attractions in Setia Tropika, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru and Austin Hills Country Club.

Sekudai
Unique features of Sekudai include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Sutera Mall or Hutan Bandar MPJBT while you're exploring the area.

Taman Sutera Utama
When in Taman Sutera Utama, you can plan a visit to Sutera Mall and Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bandar Baru Uda
Travellers like the shopping in Bandar Baru Uda, and Angsana Johor Bahru Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Tampoi
While there might not be top attractions in Tampoi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Angsana Johor Bahru Mall and Mydin Shopping Centre.

Taman Perling
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Taman Perling, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Aeon Mall Bukit Indah and Angsana Johor Bahru Mall are just a few notable stops.
